F 150 2WD Pickup V8-4.6L CNG SOHC VIN 9 (1997)
Steering Shaft: Customer Interest
Steering Column - Clunk Noise
Article No.
96-25-21
12/02/96
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STEERING - "CLUNK" NOISE FROM STEERING COLUMN ON ACCELERATING AND BRAKING
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NOISE - "CLUNK" - FROM STEERING COLUMN ON ACCELERATING AND BRAKING
LIGHT TRUCK:
1996 BRONCO, F SUPER DUTY, F-150-350 SERIES
1997 F-150
This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to include 1996 model year vehicles and to include the latest level parts.
ISSUE:
A "clunk" noise heard/felt through the steering column when maneuvering in parking lots, driving in stop-and-go traffic, and driving over bumps may
occur on some vehicles. This may be due to a "slip-stick" condition of the slider spring to the outer tube of the lower steering shaft.
ACTION:
Replace the lower steering column shaft assembly with a revised Lower Steering Column Shaft (-38676-) assembly. For removal and installation
procedure, refer to the appropriate year F-150/F-250 Service Manual.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
F7TZ-3B676-AA
Lower Steering Column Shaft (1996
vehicles)
F75Z-3B676-CA
Lower Steering Column Shaft (1997
vehicles)
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 96-20-15
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
962521A
Replace Lower Steering
0.5 Hr.
Column Shaft - 1997 F-150
962521B
Replace Lower Steering
0.4 Hr.
Column Shaft - 1996
F-Series And Bronco
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
38676
56
OASIS CODES: 303000, 304000, 702000, 702100
